The week ahead

Senior defense officials are scheduled to speak at several events around Washington this week.

Monday

The Center on Foreign Relations hosts a discussion with senior military leaders on U.S. defense strategy.

The Association of the United States Army holds its annual LanPac conference in Honolulu, HI.

The Atlantic Council holds a discussion on strengthening the “middle ground” of the defense industrial landscape.

Tuesday

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion on U.S. military operations in the Red Sea and lessons learned for surface warfare.

Wednesday

The Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee holds a hearing with senior Pentagon leaders on select defense acquisition programs.

The Senate Armed Services airland subcommittee holds a hearing on Army modernization.

Thursday

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing on the Navy budget.

DefenseOne hosts a discussion on Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

The Center for a New American Security hosts a discussion with Doug Beck, director of the Defense Innovation Unit.

Friday

The Atlantic Council hosts a discussion with Gen. Christopher Cavoli, chief of U.S. European Command and NATO supreme allied commander.

The Center for a New American Security hosts a discussion on developing drone and counter-drone capabilities with Army Under Secretary Gabe Camarillo.